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Netherbeck Horseshoe including Middle Fell, Steeple and Red Pike
Visorando Member
10.79 mi
+4,544 ft
-4,537 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
This Lake District walk is strenuous including seven summits in what can be a tiring day. Good navigational skills are essential when visibility is poor. The rewards for the hard work are numerous and you will enjoy many wonderful lakeland panaoramas completing the walk.
Scafell Pike down by Sprinkling Tarn
8.48 mi
+3,120 ft
-3,107 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk to Scafell Pike and going down by Sprinkling Tarn. Scafell Pike is the highest summit in England. View from the top is incredible.
Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell
5.52 mi
+2,280 ft
-2,280 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk passing by the three Wainwrights summits of Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Wasdale Hall to Dungeon Ghyll
Association / Club / Walk leader14.21 mi
+5,571 ft
-5,499 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 5 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Wasdale Hall to YHA Eskdale
13.42 mi
+6,053 ft
-6,060 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 5 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.
Nether Wasdale to wastwater shore
4.34 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
Low level circular walk from Nether Wasdale to wast water shore. Gorgeous views of the surrounding valley, summits and wast water lake. Possible to stop for a swim in the lake. This is a dog friendly walk.
Blea tarn and White Moss
6.34 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Dalegarth Station pasing by Blea Tarn, Mitterdale valley and White Moss little stone circle. It offers amazing view over the Eskdale valley.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Black Sail to YHA Wasdale Hall
12.03 mi
+3,901 ft
-4,603 ft
8h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns and 1 pub.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Eskdale to YHA Coniston Holly How
10.16 mi
+3,947 ft
-3,983 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. Funny how they were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 3 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.
Stanley Force and Devoke Water
7.96 mi
+686 ft
-686 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk following the Esk river to see Stanley Force waterfall and extended to the remote tarn of Devoke Water.
Along the river Esk from Dalegarth
5.09 mi
+804 ft
-807 ft
3h 00
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Lovely walk starting from Dalegarth, following the river Esk until Doctor Bridge, and returning by Low Birker Tarn and the other side of the river Esk. This is a dog-friendly walk. If you take the detour, there is no path to access Low Birken tarn. We can only see the small tarn from above. The view from the path going to the tarn is lovely. Good navigation skills are needed to walk around Tarn Crag as the path is not visible.
Slight Side from Whahouse Bridge
2.95 mi
+2,156 ft
-0 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
A Lake District walk to a summit often only visited in passing. The route starts in Eskdale and takes a direct approach to the top.
Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot
4.78 mi
+725 ft
-725 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Walk to Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot. Dog friendly walk. Perfect walk to go wild swimming.
Silver Knott & Muncaster Fell from Irton Road
4.95 mi
+705 ft
-820 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
This linear walk in the Western Lake District offers some wonderful views and should be completed at a leisurely pace. The route uses the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway to the return to the start.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Ennerdale to YHA Wasdale Hall
12.43 mi
+4,006 ft
-4,219 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, 1 lake and a pub.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
6.62 mi
+2,260 ft
-2,267 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Harter Fell occupies a relatively isolated position overlooking the Eskdale valley and this Lake District walk offers some wonderful views towards Scafell and Scafell Pike. The route also includes a visit to pretty Low Birker Tarn, which sees relatively few visitors.
The Scafells from Eskdale
11.77 mi
+3,927 ft
-4,039 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
This challenging Lake District walk includes Scafell and Scafell Pike in a single circuit using the long approach from the Esk Valley. There are some sections of the route that require care and experience in map reading is essential.
Great Gable and Green Gable
5.38 mi
+2,589 ft
-2,569 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
To the west of the Cumbrian Mountains, both Great and Green Gable summits offer a pleasant hike.
Great End & Glaramara from Seathwaite
7.88 mi
+3,127 ft
-3,104 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
This Lake District walk includes an unpathed section of route and is for experienced walkers only and navigation skills are essential. The walk includes Great End approached from the Corridor Route before following easier ground to the summit of Glaramara. The descent from the latter summit requires careful navigation for a trouble-free descent back down to Seathwaite.
Green Gable & Gillercomb Horseshoe from Seathwaite
4.86 mi
+2,434 ft
-2,415 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
An energetic Lake District Horseshoe walk that takes in four summits as you keep to the high ground surrounding Gillercomb. The walk could also be extended to take in Great Gable if time and energy permit!
Scafell Pike from Borrowdale
9.36 mi
+3,009 ft
-2,995 ft
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
The classic and well trodden ascent of Scafell Pike from Seathwaite in Borrowdale. Ascending via Grains Gill to Great End and then Esk Hause and Broad Crag. The descent is via the 'Corridor Route' to Styhead Tarn and then back to Seathwaite.
Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne by Ennerdale
8.40 mi
+2,677 ft
-2,677 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Amazing walk starting from Ennerdale lake and passing by Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne summits.
Rannerdale Knotts from Buttermere Village
3.26 mi
+778 ft
-771 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This is a walk from the centre of Buttermere village going up through Ghyll Woods up to Grassgarth Coppice. From here head up to Rannerdale Knotts. We came back down the northwestern side and followed the route back to the village.
Buttermere water and Hay Stacks summit
8.20 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk around Buttermere water and going up Hay Stacks summit.
Bleaberry Tarn via Scale Force and Red Pike
6.12 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,221 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This circular walk brings you along Crummock Water, up Scale Force before scrambling up to Red Pike and down to Bleaberry Tarn and Buttermere.
⚠️Be careful along the way, there are some parts where you need to put your hand on the rock, there is no obvious path so navigation skill is important and there is a scramble going to Bleaberry Tarn which can be challenging .
Around Buttermere Water
4.94 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk around Buttermere Water. This walk offers beautiful views on the surrounding summits.
High Snockrigg
4.73 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Challenging circular walk to High Snockrigg. Dog friendly.
Good navigation skills is needed around High Snockrigg as the path is not visible.
Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause
3.28 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,043 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
A short Lake District ridge walk that includes two Wainwrights. Surrounded by higher fells, the ridge between Ard Crags and Knott Rigg offers some wonderful Lakeland scenery.
From Muncaster Mill
4.90 mi
+367 ft
-351 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
A flat circular walk along the Ravenglass to Eskdale train line starting from Muncaster Mill. Dog friendly walk.
Muncaster Fell
7.10 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,070 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk from Muncaster Castle to Muncaster Head by Muncaster Fell. Amazing view over the Irish sea and the Lake District summits.
Seathwaite tarn
5.66 mi
+948 ft
-948 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite (Westmorland and Furness)
Lovely circular walk to Seathwaite tarn from the village of Seathwaite.
Ravenglass to River Irt
4.28 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly walk from Ravenglass to the river Irt passing by Saltcoats.
Ravenglass to Newtown knott
4.25 mi
+220 ft
-207 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Lovely circular walk from Ravenglass following the Esk river and passing by Newtown knott and the Roman Bath. Beautiful view on the Irish sea. Dog Friendly.
⚠️Be careful walk to be done at low tide.
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